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Sterling Living Center
1420 South 3Rd Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751
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Sterling Living Center Description
Sterling Living Center is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Sterling, Colorado and is part of the Sava Senior Care network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for this senior living facility are mixed, with some expressing dissatisfaction and others praising the care and staff.
- Several reviews criticize the facility for poor care, unprofessional staff, and a lack of compassion towards residents and their families. Concerns include rude behavior, lack of knowledge in long-term care, and an overall negative experience during the final days of loved ones.
- On the positive side, many reviews highlight exceptional care, compassionate staff, and a welcoming environment. Specific staff members and departments (such as rehab, kitchen, and janitorial services) receive special thanks for their dedication and professionalism. The facility is commended for its improvement under new management, with notable mentions of engaging activities and personalized care.
- Some families report significant improvements in their loved ones' health and well-being, attributing this to the attentive and loving care provided by the staff. The facility is also praised for its rehabilitation services, helping residents regain strength and independence.
- Despite the criticisms, there are numerous accounts of residents and their families feeling supported and cared for, with many expressing gratitude for the quality of care received during challenging times.
In summary, while there are areas for improvement, particularly in staff professionalism and resident care, many reviews reflect a positive and caring environment that has made a significant impact on the lives of residents and their families.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: April 1, 1983
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 63
Total current residents: 52
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $119322
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-09 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-26 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-10 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-01 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-18 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-11 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-28 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-22 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-10-20 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-28 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-24 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-21 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-28 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-21 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide large enough exits. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-21 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-21 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-04 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Construct fire resistant interior walls. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-28 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-20 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-06-20 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-06-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-06-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-06-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-06-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-06-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-06-20 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-06-20 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-06-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-06-20 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-07-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-07-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-07-29 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-29 | G | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate foot care. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | H | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | F | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-22 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-22 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-22 | H | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-22 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-22 | F | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-22 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-22 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-22 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-22 | E | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2019-04-18 | $92,479 |
| 2020-05-12 | $7,170 |
| 2021-03-29 | $110,292 |
| 2022-06-29 | $18,060 |
| 2022-06-29 | $9,030 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2021-03-29 | 3 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Sterling which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 14,104 (small town).
- The average income is $56,893, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 80
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 55.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 85 days of rain, 41 days of snow and 238 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year
- The crime rate is 5.88 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.0 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.73 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.59 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.18 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
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Hospitals
Sterling Regional MedCenter
0.2 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.9 miles awayDentists
Sterling Dental
0.3 miles awayParks
Columbine Park
0.1 miles awayCheairs Park
0.4 miles awayMonahan Park
1.1 miles awayPropst Park
1.4 miles awaySterling Recreation Center
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Restaurants
Pizza Hut
1.0 miles awayVillage Inn
1.1 miles awayCountry Kitchen
3.0 miles awayWillow's Farmhouse Grille
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